800 mg of pure South African Hoodia Gordonii with P57 (quickly becoming famous worldwide) plus a unique formula of thermogenic nutraceuticals combine for a new "gold standard" in appetite suppressant and fat burning properties. Contains no ephedra.HOODIA GORDONII: This plant has proven its properties in one of the most extreme environments on earth for human life, the 100, 000 square mile Kalahari Desert. The native San Bushmen learned long ago that eating this succulent plant suppressed appetite and thirst, enhanced energy, and suppressed gastric acid (no growling stomachs!). Scientific study has determined the active ingredient is a steroidal glycoside that acts on the hypothalamus, the appetite center of the brain, to signal the body it is satisfied and does not need to eat, just as blood glucose signals the brain after a meal. However, the extremely powerful effect of Hoodia's active ingredient is 10, 000 times that of glucose by weight!GINSENG: Panax ginseng is the most widely used Asian herb, and its action as an "adaptogen" protects against mental and physical stress, helping bodily functions return to normal quickly under stresses like temperature changes, diet, exercise, etc. It increases physical endurance, and has marked energy enhancing properties.GREEN TEA: Green tea contains active ingredients known as polyphenols and catechins, which lower total cholesterol levels and improve blood lipid profiles (LDL to HDL ratios), reduce clotting, and lower blood pressure. They also have been proven to lessen cancer risks and stimulate the immune system, with their strong antioxidant properties which exceed those of Vitamins E or C. The polyphenols in green tea also include epigallocatechin gallate, which has been shown to markedly decrease food intake in adults.THEOBROMINE: An extract from the Theobroma cacao tree, theobromine has been shown to promote a sustained energy flow and enhance serotonin levels without affecting the central nervous system, while helping to balance body fluid levels.BANABA: Long used as a medicinal plant in Asia in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, Lagerstroemia speciosa L. has an insulin-like effect in glucose transport activation and use of glucose in the body, helping to regulate the variation in glucose levels, and thereby enhance appetite control.BIOPERINE: An exclusive trademarked extract of black pepper fruit cultivated in the south of India, Bioperine significantly enhances the bioavailability of supplemented nutrients through increased absorption and thermogenesis. VANADYL SULFATE: This naturally occurring appetite suppressant creates physiological effects comparable to those of insulin, assisting the metabolism in creating energy from blood sugar, and helping to modulate the sense of hunger and appetite. Also, through an increased basal metabolic rate, Vanadyl Sulfate causes calories to be burned more rapidly, while sparing lean body tissues to preferentially burn excess fat stores.CHROMIUM: An essential nutrient involved in the regulation of carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, chromium helps normalize blood glucose, insulin, and lipid profiles. It has been shown to improve lean body mass and to decrease the percentage of body fat.Recommended dosage: One Herbal Balance Gold XTRM caplet taken with 8 ounces of water one hour prior to meals, twice per day. Extremely potent, just two caplets provide over 800 mg of South African Hoodia gordonii, making it extremely convenient as well! Herbal-Slim, gold extreme